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WEST COAST FLOWER REPORT - 2014 (Updated 11/08/2014)

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NAMAQUA WEST COAST AREA HARDEVELD LOCATION OF FLOWERS: In Nuwerus langs die Landplaas pad in die dorp en in Kambro straat die skool gronde. Vir die kleiner blomme moet mense uitklim en rondloop TYPE OF FLOWERS

Geel vygies, oranje daisies.

HOW MANY FLOWERS:

Fields / Plenty / Patches / Few

Please note that this is someone’s perception, and not a guarantee.

STRANDFONTEIN LOCATION OF FLOWERS: Drive between Lutzville and Strandfontein and Doringbaai. TYPE OF FLOWERS

all kinds of flowers, very colourful.

HOW MANY FLOWERS: Please note that this is someone’s perception, and not a guarantee.


LOCATION OF FLOWERS: Wandering Whale Labyrinth, Doringbaai TYPE OF FLOWERS

daisies, gazanias, pelagonias

Strandfontein



DORINGBAAI

VANRHYNSDORP LOCATION OF FLOWERS: In Vanrhynsdorp self is daar baie op die sypaadjies en in mense se tuine. Draai net links op met die pad langs die Mercedes garage en ry daardie deel van die dorp. 2

end van kerkstraat..... TYPE OF FLOWERS:

Daisies, Glasoog magrietjies, tonginniekies,vygies

HOW MANY FLOWERS:


LOCATION OF FLOWERS:

Vanrhynsdorp ,Ou Kobee Pad, R27 tot Vanrhynspas

TYPE OF FLOWERS:

HOW MANY FLOWERS:



Gifberg, Vanrhynsdorp

TYPE OF FLOWERS:

Velde vol wit en oranje blomme. Vygies ook begin blom

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CEDERBERG AREA CLANWILLIAM LOCATION OF FLOWERS: RAMSKOP NATURE GARDEN, VREDE OORD CEMETARY, OPEN ERFS IN THE UPPER AREA OF TOWN, N7, R364 TOWARDS LAMBERTSBAY, BIEDOUW VALLEY, NARDOUWSBERG TYPE OF FLOWERS: MOSTLY REENBLOMME (WHITE DAISIES), VYGIES, DAISIES HOW MANY FLOWERS: Please note that this is someone’s perception, and not a guarantee. FLOWER SHOWS: Name: Date & Time: Venue: Admission: Contact detail:


CLANWILLIAM WILD FLOWER SHOW 28 AUGUST – 6 SEPTEMBER (9:00 – 18:00 daily) OLD DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH (Blommekerk) R30 adults – R25 pensioners – R5 children 027 482 2024 – [email protected] www.clanwilliamwildflowerfestival.co.za 3

Flowers at Biedouw Valley

CITRUSDAL LOCATION OF FLOWERS: Boschkloof farm, N7 towards Clanwilliam, R303 TYPE OF FLOWERS: Mostly Daisies HOW MANY FLOWERS: Please note that this is someone’s perception, and not a guarantee.


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LAMBERT’S BAY LOCATION OF FLOWERS: Roadside patches, all over town and surrounds. TYPE OF FLOWERS: Please see notes attached. HOW MANY FLOWERS:


12:50pm - 28 July 2014 Coming into Lambert’s Bay on the R364. ‘Welcome to a ‘Blooming Marvelous’ Bay’!

Lambert’s Bay lies approximately 240km’s from Cape Town, following the R27 Coastal Road, a very scenic coastal flower route to take. A coastal town with unique West Coast charm. Lambert’s Bay’s soils are mostly those of Sandveld and Strandveld character. Keep an eye out for the unique ‘Rotstert’! At present it is still early days for flowers here in Lambert’s Bay, but very good ‘flower’ weather over the last few months, gives promise of an exceptional bloom for the season ahead! Periods of good rains followed by lots of sunshine in between will have given the seedlings all the sun and rain needed to flourish and although at the moment we are still expected to have a few more weeks of this weather, we expect the flowers to come into full bloom by middle August and, weather permitting will continue well into September. Our weather forecast for this week looks very promising, clear skies and sunny days, but cloud coming over again over the weekend although temperatures remain moderately high. At the moment the following plants are in bloom and looking quite fabulous!  Trachyandra Falcata (Namakwa Kool)  Veltheimia Capensis (Sandlelie)  Lachenalia Rubida (Sand Viooltjie)  Gethuyllis Afra (Kukumakranka)  Ferraria Densepunctulata (Grys Uiltjie)  The Babiana Ringens (Rotstert)  Lapeirousia Jacquinii (Blou Koringblom)  Gladiolus Gracilis (Blou Pypie)  Limeum Africanum (Koggelmandervoet)  Montinia Caryophyllacea (Peperbos)  Melianthus Elongatus (Truitjie)  Oxalis pes-caprae (Suring)  Oxalis compressa (Baster Suring)  Pelargonium (Rooi Malva)  Solanum Linnaeanum (Gifappel)  Salvia Africana-Lutea (Strand Salie) Elandbaai  Salvia Lanceolata (Rooi Salie)  Manulea Altissima (Witkoppie)  Lyperia Triste (Traanblommetjie)  Arctopus Echinatus (Platannadoring)  Oncosiphon Glabratum (Wildekamille) Lambert’s Bay has a large amount of Oxalis at present. The Lyperia Triste (Traanblommetjie) has shown it’s lovely face and bear in mind this flower can be viewed in any weather and even at night, so why not do a unique ‘Night Flower’ search! What a picture that would be?

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Although a lot of this tremendous scenery is visible from roadside, more unique flower types will require you to walk deeper into the landscape and sometimes it will require expert guides to take you to specific locations where certain flowers bloom. Lambert’s Bay Tourism would like to thank, Arend & Cornel De Waal Arend De Waal Flower Tours 0833541788 (Available Weekends Only) Kosmoshuise Accommodation 0837315859 Lambert’s Bay’s Tourism Office is hosting a ‘Flower-Power’ Competition throughout the season! Snap a fabulous ‘Flower Power’ picture and send it to us to stand a chance to win a weekend in our beautiful town! Including accommodation, meals and sightseeing! Join us and find out more on our Facebook page (Lambert’s Bay Tourism)!

BERGRIVIER AREA VELDDRIF LOCATION OF FLOWERS: Op al die leë erwe in die dorp, oppad na Dwarskersbos, langs die pad. Kyk gerus hoe mooi blom Bergrivier golfklub. ‘n Fotograaf se droom. TYPE OF FLOWERS:Geel Bobbejaankool, Geel Ossiebossie, Geel Hongerblom, Geel Langbeensuring, Wit Madeliefies, Wilde Kamille, Rooi Viooltjies, Blou Salie, Skilpadbessie, Wit Slakblom, Jonkmansknoop, Weeskindertjies, Oranje Magrietjies, Oranje Gousblom, Trekkertjies, Spinnekopblom, Soetbobbejaantjies, Felecia, Vyf-Pond-Bos (Slaaibos)



SALDANHA AREA HOPEFIELD LOCATION OF FLOWERS: In town on vacant plots Next to Soutriver in town On road to Langebaanweg (R45) Plaasmol (R45) 5km outside Hopefield At the back of old cemetery At the back of boys bordingschool From R27 on R234 (Bergriver road) Turn around at the farm Kliphoek Backroad next to Langebaanweg Airforce bace. Turn around At Koningsvlei Fynbos garden Next to Library At Hopefield Sports grounds TYPE OF FLOWERS:

Wit Reënblommetjies (Daisies), Oranje Gousblomme, Arum Lillies (Varkore), Geel Bobbejaantjie, Rotsstert, Poprosie, Speldekussing, Viooltjie, Geel Klapperbrak, Restios, Pienk Suring, Men in boat (Patrysblom), Platdoring, Kapokbossie, Drumsticks, Krimpvarkie (Hedgehog lilly), 6

HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields of White daisies, patches of orange Gousblomme, plenty of Arum lilies along Zout River


FLOWER SHOWS: Name: Hopefield Fynbos Show 28-31 August 2014 Date & Time: 09h00-17h00 Beergarden open till late Venue: Hopefield Sports Ground, Ou Koperfontein way Hopefield Admission: R20 Adults, R15 Seniors, R5 Children under 12 Contact detail: Fiona Kotze 022 783 0856 Lizelle Strydom 022 723 1720 / 073 187 6764

JACOBSBAAI LOCATION OF FLOWERS: Jacobsbaai TYPE OF FLOWERS: Kleinkruid Foveolina tenella Bietou Chrysanthemoides monilifera Soetkop dikblaar Senecio sarcoides Ossierrapuis Crassothonna cylindrica Hongerblom Senecio maritimus Reenblommetjies Dimorphotheca pluvialis Gousblomme Arctotis hirsuta Varkoor Zanthedeschia aethiopica Calendula Arctotheca calendula Suring Oxalis pes-caprae Bokbaaivygie Dorotheanthus bellidoformis Weskusdaisy Felicia elongata Elandsvygie Carpobrotus acinaciformis Blou pypie Gladiolus caeruleus HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields / Plenty / Patches / Few

LANGEBAAN LOCATION OF FLOWERS Type of Flowers

:Road Langebaan Gate to Geelbek : Kaopkbossie(White Flower),Bobbejaankool (Yellow flower) Strand Sallie(Brown Flower),Harpuisbos/Euryops(Yellow Flower),Restio/Riet(Brown Flower),Blombos(White Flower),

LOCATION OF FLOWERS : Oostewal & Sunbird Drive 7

Type of Flowers

: Reenblommetjies (White)

LOCATION OF FLOWERS : Langebaan Town / Langebaan Country Estate Type of Flowers : Reenblommetjies (White), Geelhongerblomme : Gousblommetjies, Blue Flax/ Sporrie HOW MANY FLOWERS:


LOCATION OF FLOWERS :Langebaan Gate to Seeberg Hide Type of Flowers :Orange gousblom, Yellow Suring, Skilpad Tebossie(Yellow), Sukkelbossie(Whtie Flower),Bobbejaankool(Yellow Flower), Spinnekopblom Stems, Hongerblom(Yellow & Pink). HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields / Plenty / Patches / Few LOCATION OF FLOWERS : Langebaan Town / Langebaan Country Estate Type of Flowers : Reenblommetjies (White), Geelhongerblomme : Gousblommetjies, Blue Flax/ Sporrie (Blue Flower) HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields / Plenty / Patches / Few LOCATION OF FLOWERS Type of Flowers

:Road Langebaan Gate to Geelbek : Kaopkbossie(White Flower),Bobbejaankool (Yellow flower) Strand Sallie(Brown Flower),Harpuisbos/Euryops(Yellow Flower),Restio/Riet(Brown Flower),Blombos(White Flower), Geelmelkbos(Yellow Rossete).

HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields / Plenty / Patches / Few LOCATION OF FLOWERS :Road to Geelbek and Kraalbaai Type of Flowers :Bietou(Yellow Flower),Blombos(White Flower), Geelmelkbos(Yellow Rossete),Strand Salie(Brown Flower), Rooi Naeltjie,Truitjie(Red Flower). HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields / Plenty / Patches / Few LOCATION OF FLOWERS :Myburgh Park, Oliphantskop Type of Flowers :Suring/Sorrel(Yelllow&Pink),Reenblommetjies (White & Orange), Eendekos(Yellow button flower),Blouflaks. HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields / Plenty / Patches / Few LOCATION OF FLOWERS :Road between Langebaan & Saldanha Type of Flowers : Reenblommetjies (White) HOW MANY FLOWERS:


LOCATION OF FLOWERS : Kraalbaai to Tjaarbank Type of Flowers : All the above shrubs.Helder Kuip Vygie(Yellow Flower) Vygiebos(Bright Purple),Ice Plant,Suring/Sorrel(Yellow &Pink) HOW MANY FLOWERS:


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LOCATION OF FLOWERS :Postberg Gate Left to Plankiesbaai Type of Flowers :Suring/Sorrel(Yelllow&Pink),Reenblommetjies, : Eendekos(Yellow button flower),Vygiebos(Bright Purple) : Pronk Tulp/Tulip(Pink),Petsnot(Yellow Flower). : Bobbejaantjies, Bont viooltjies, Bloukappie, Rotstert, Varklelie, : Naeltjiesblom, Lobelia, Vygies, Bloubekkie, Vygie bosse, : Pietsnot, Bietou, Rooi Salie, Spinnekopblom, Elandsvy, : Reenblommetjie, Slang Tamarak, Bobbejaankool, Bloupypie, : Lewertjies, Sterretjie, wit daisies, Froetang, Pers Hongerblom, : Bokbaai Vygie,Veldkool, Kapokbossie, HOW MANY FLOWERS:


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PATERNOSTER LOCATION OF FLOWERS: On smallholding Pelgrimsrust just before Paternoster TYPE OF FLOWERS:

Trachyandra falcata (Namakwa Kool) Trachyandra muricata (rolbos Kool) Trachynadra ciliata (hotnots Kool/Wildeblomkool) Ballota africana (Kattekruie) Gladiolus caeruleus (Saldanha Pypie) Ornithogalum cooperi (Geldbeursie) Lampranthus vredenburgensis (Vredenburg kruip Vygie) Zaluzianshkya parviflora (mini Drumsticks) Danbeya zeyheri (Bobbjaanhoek) Romulea elliptica (Vredenburg Froetang) Roepera morgsana (Slymbos) Lapeirousia jacquinii (blou Koringblom) Carpobrotus quadrifidus (Elandsvy) Carpobrotus edulis (yellow Suurvy) Othonna coronopifolia (sand Bobbejaankool) Othana cylindrica (dikblaar Bobbejaankool) Arctotheca populifolia (Seepampoen) Arctotis hirsuta (Sout Gousblom) Dimorphoteca pluvialis (Reenblommetjie) Arctopus echiniatus (Platdoring) Oxalis pes-caprae(geel Suring) Oxalis obtusa (geeloog Suring) Aristea africana (Blousuurkanol, Koringbloometjie) 9

Lachenalia rubida (sand Viooltjie) Lessertia frutescens (Kankerbos) Dorotheanthus bellidiformis (Bokbaai Vygie) Conicosia puginiformis (groot Vetkousie) Onocosiphon africanum (Wildekamille) HOW MANY FLOWERS:




Bekbaai

TYPE OF FLOWERS:

Dimorphotheca Pluvialus (White Rain Daisy) Arctotheca Calendula (Yellow Cape Dandelion) Oxalis Compressa (Baster Suring) Senecio Elegans (Veld Cineraria) Didelta Carnosa (Gousblom)

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Cape Columbine Nature Reserve

TYPE OF FLOWERS: Important Note: Some flowers are green, some brown, some only 3mm others larger. Be on foot to see flowers. "Don't drive it - Walk It!". Pay closer attention - you won't be disappointed. Lebeckia sericea, blue pea bush Sour Fig/Suurvy Hemimeris sabulosa - Geelgesiggie Various Veldkool Various Gousblom Nemesia (old: versicolor) – bont Leeubekkie / Weeskindertjies Salvia africana-lutea Bruinsalie/Strandsalie Roepera flexuosa - Maarbos Pelargonium fulgidum - Rooimalva Dimorphotheca pluvialis – Reenblommetjie Dorotheanthus bellidiformis – Bokbaai Vygie, Ballota africana – Kattekruid Tetragonia fruticosa - Kinkelbossie Osteospermum moniliferum (Daisy Family), Bietou Euphorbia burmannii - Steenbokmelkbos/Soetmelkbos Spiloxene ovata Goue Sterretjie Tetragonia fruticosa - Kinkelbossie, Cotula - Buttons/Knoppies Salvia africanalutea - Bruinsalie/Strandsalie Freesia viridis - Groenagretjie Melaspherula ramosa - Fairy Bells Roepera flexuosa - Maarbos Cynanchum africanum - Bobbejaantou Oxalis Lycium tetrandrum Boksdoring Dimorphotheca pluvialis – Reenblommetjie, G7 Pg434 (Daisy Family) Limeum africanum - Koggelmandervoet Nemesia (old: versicolor) – bont Leeubekkie / Weeskindertjies Thesium spinosum – steek Groenbasbossie Hermannia - Doll's Rose/Poprosies Indigofera procumbens - Lewertjie HOW MANY FLOWERS:


Varies in flower types from PLENTY - PATCHES - FEW overall PLENTY of different varieties

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Saldanha LOCATION OF FLOWERS: From Blue Bay Lodge,drive into Camp street on your way to

Saldanha, pass the Saldanha Holiday Resort at the four way stop, There is a gravel road on the right, follow the road untill you can turn right again. : Drive pass Blue Bay Lodge on Camp street between Hansing Engineering and Blue bay lodge. Access to the Lodge, close to the accommodation facilities. LOCATION OF FLOWERS: Diazville TYPE OF FLOWERS : Gousblom, : Silwer Lewertjie/Indigofera Complicata

HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields/ Patches/ Plenty/ Few

SAS SALDANHA NATURE RESERVE TYPE OF FLOWERS AND HOW MANY AS WELL AS THE LOCATION OF FLOWERS :

GOUSBLOM SURING

- Fields - Between Malgaskop and Moresonkop - Patches - Lots of them next to most the dirts roads 11

PIEMPIEMPIE

- Patches - On Baviaanskop and also in the rock area next to the farmhouse. Also on the sea side of malgaskop on the dirt road about 500m after the entrance at the Northbay gate (close to the 2nd world war buildings). PIENK FROETANG - Few - Next to the dirt road at Malgaskop entering from the Academy Gate. WILDE MALVA - Patches - Next to the road on the way to Skulpgate SALDANHA PYPIE range. WILDE MALVA

- One One – Next to road from Farmhouse to Kampklossie as well as next to the dirt road behind dunes to the shooting - Patches – Next to the road on the way to Skulpgate

ST HELENA BAY LOCATION OF FLOWERS:

BRITANNICA HEIGHTS

TYPE OF FLOWERS:              

Chrysanthemoides monilifera (bietou) Eriocephalus africanus (kapokbossie) Trachyandra muricata (rolbos Kool) Trachyandra falcate (Namakwa Kool) Chlorophytum triflorum (Gifkool) Hermmannia scabra (gewone Poproos) Rafnia angulate (soet Houtbossie) Indigofera procumbens (Lewertjie) Romulea cruciate / elliptica (Froetang) White & yellow gousblomme Salvia dismermas (large blue sage / Grootblousalie) Microloma sagittatum (Bokhorinkies) Lampranthus vredenburgenis (Vredenburg kruip vygie) Oxalis obtusa (Geeloog Suring) / Oxalis pes-caprae (Geelsuring)




Roadside coming into St Helena Bay and in the village: more flowers over larger areas this week

TYPE OF FLOWERS:

Oxalis pes-caprae (Suring) plenty Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Reenblommetjie) patches Chrysanthemoides monilifera (Bitou) large patches Senecio burchellii (Gifbos) patches Trachyandra falcate (Namakwa kool) plenty Hermannia sp (Poproos)

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Da Gama Monument Flowers more prolific, bigger patches Oxalis pes-caprae (Suring) plenty Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Reenblommetjie) patches Chrysanthemoides monilifera (Bitou) large patches Nemesia affenis (Leeubekkie) patches Tripteris (Osteospermum) clandestinum (Trekkertjie) patches Pink vygie (bush), possibly Ruschia sp patches Hermannia sp (Poproos) lots on sand road to monument Pelargonium capitatum (kus Malva) plenty spread out Senecio burchellii (Gifbos) patches Euphorbia burmannii (Steenbokbos) plenty Grielum humifusum (Pietsnot) patches Zaluzianskya parviflora (Mini drumsticks) patches Arctotis hirsuta (Gousblom) large patches Jordaaniella dubia (Sandvygie) patches Trachyandra ciliata (Hotnots kool) few Trachyandra falcate (Namakwa kool) plenty Lachanalia sp, small patches in flower, many more in bud Sparaxis sp - white star-shaped flower, few Veld, roadside and hills between Stompneus and Britannia Bay Dimorphotheca pluvialis (Reenblommetjie) patches Arctotis hirsuta (Gousblom) small patches on roadside Foveolina tenella (Wild chamomile) patches on the roadside Oxalis pes-caprae (Suring) plenty, large patches on hills Hermannia (Poproos) patches HOW MANY FLOWERS: Please note that this is someone’s perception, and not a guarantee.


VREDENBURG LOCATION OF FLOWERS: R45 and the exits to Paternoster, Saldanha and Velddrif TYPE OF FLOWERS: Gousblomme (Orange & Yellow), White Rain Daisy, Arum Lillies, Sierangs HOW MANY FLOWERS: Fields / Plenty / Patches / Few


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Darling Renosterveld Reserve (Access at top of village behind the Darling Primary School or lower down gate in Langfontein street); also on the plot just below this reserve on Petunia Street Tienie Versfeld Reserve (R315 Darling – Yzerfontein); Tienie Versfeld is still quiet. Groote Post wine farm on Darling Hills Road – besides winetasting/restaurant vistors can also walk in the veld to view the wildflowers – flower drives can be booked 2 days in advance please - R130pp kids under 12 @ R75 Min 4 people /Max 10 people Cloof and Burgherspost Nature Drives Cloof and Burgherspost contribute to the conservation of two important veld types: Swartland Granite Bulb Veld and Atlantis Sand Fynbos, both very endangered. In our diversified farming system, we set the conservation example for the wine industry. The Darling region is well known for its beautiful spring flowers. Enjoy a guided game drive and encounter some of South-Africa’s most renowned game and bird species including Bontebok, Eland, Red Hartebeest and Zebra while also viewing an array of delicate endangered flowers during the flower season (Aug & Sept). Your contribution helps fund our conservation efforts of this natural heritage. Times: weekdays 10:00 or 14:00 weekends flexible Costs R100 pp 4-6 pax/3pax R125 pp/2 pax R150 pp/1 pax R250 Advance bookings are essential – enquire with Cloof tasting room personnel for last minute availability on weekdays or call Jacques at 084 673 5708. Wildflower Meander Flora Group walks will take place in the Reserves in and around Darling/Yzerfontein to be confirmed with Helene Preston Next Wedesday the group plans to do the trail at Groote Post – another new site for most of you and very interesting, beautiful granite Renosterveld. We explore the reserves for whatever is flowering that day, also to find anything new, and to discuss anything botanical as we go along. These are gently walks, so anyone can come along. For more information – 082 222 8135 [email protected]

TYPE OF FLOWERS:

Darling Renosterveld Reserve Please tell visitors to walk to the left when they enter at the gate, all the way down to where the bushcut area runs out. Here they can see lots of Gladiolus carinatus (blou pypies), Babiana ambigua (Bobbejaantjies), Romulea eximia (froetang) are starting, the first Ixia scillaris (Agretjies), the creeping pink vygie Lampranthus filicaulis, and the orange suring Oxalis obtusa. There are also the skiladbessie bushes 14

Muraltia macropetala, kapokbush Eriocephalus africanus, and lots lots more. Then they can cut through the bushes and walk back to the tanks along the newly cut area which is just beginning to get some flowers. The area to the right when you enter the gate is also beautiful. On the plot just below this reserve on Petunia Street Lots and lots of Gladiolus gracilis (Blou Pypie) on the plot - for about another week. Groote Post: The Zantedeschia aethiopica (arum or “vark blomme” ) are in full bloom on the Darling Hills road. A variety of other veld flowers are definitely more visible including oxalis and white raindaisies. Fynbos alongside the road has also started flowering this past week. Yzerfontein they can walk the Schaapeneiland trail to see lots of Lachenalia bulbifera

HOW MANY FLOWERS: Please note that this is someone’s perception, and not a guarantee. Name: Date & Time: Venue: Admission: Contact detail: Name: Date & Time: Venue: Admission: Contact detail:


97th annual Darling Wildflower Show 19th, 20th and 21st September 9am – 5pm Darling Sports Club Adults R40/Children (U18) R20/Children (U12) free /Pensioners (Friday only) R25 084 916 1111 www.darlingwildflowers.co.za "2014 ORCHID FAIR" 19 - 21 September (Friday to Sunday only!) Time: from 10am-5pm daily; @ Duckitt Nurseries (not at Oudepost Farm!) Entrance Fee: R10 Adults & R5 Scholars, R5 Pensioners tel: 022 492 2606 fax: 022 492 2353 Email: [email protected] www.duckittnurseries.com

YZERFONTEIN LOCATION OF FLOWERS:

Gousblomme can be seen all around town, a good sign that the flowers are on their way. The Schaap Island trail is still the best place to view the flowers. Purple and yellow vygies can be seeing growing in between the rocks. White rain daises have made their debut as you head to Yzerfontein on the R315 near the De la Rey farm.

TYPE OF FLOWERS:

Gousblomme, purple and yellow cigarette vygies. Daisies (White) 15

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To stay informed of any veld walks taking place in or around Yzerfontein/Darling please contact Lubbes Loubser 072 659 6269 (weather permitted)

NAMAQUA NATIONAL PARK

Hi all Rainfall, Skilpad section, Namaqua National Park: March 2014: 14.98mm April 2014: 7.61mm May 2014: 16.26mm June 2014: 86.86mm July 2014: 52.82mm August 2014: 10.66mm (to date) The rains at Skilpad was a bit later than previous years, with the first good rains at the beginning of June. Since then we have had excellent, regular rainfall. Hopefully the season will last a bit longer with the later rains. We have had a few nice days after the recent rains, and the flowers are quite spectacular. Skilpad is covered in Namaqua daisy carpets, with sprinklings of yellow Oxalis and Pietsnot inbetween. The areas between Skilpad and Soebatsfontein and towards Wildeperdehoek pass has large purple ‘vygie’ carpets, as well as very good white daisy patches. The coastal flowers are also now very good with the usual variety of vygies and daisies. Please note that the coast is only accessible for 4x4 vehicles- if you have a suitable vehicle, then the parks’ coastline between Groen river and Spoeg river is very rewarding. There are now basically good flowers all over Namaqua. The best is to ask around when you are in the area to find out where the best spots are. Please note that I can only speak with authority on the park itself and close surrounds with regard to where the flowers are. Skilpad is accessible with a normal sedan vehicle but a high ground clearance vehicle is needed for the remainder of the park. The road to Skilpad from Kamieskroon is currently being graded. Kind regards BERNARD VAN LENTE PARK MANAGER: NAMAQUA NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS PO BOX 117 KAMIESKROON 8241 TEL: +27 (0)27 672 1948 16

FAX: +27 (0)27 672 1015 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sanparks.org

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